Kenneth Walker III or Kyren Williams?
Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: Kenneth Walker III
- Rest of season: Kenneth Walker III — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Kenneth Walker III
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Kenneth Walker III | Kyren Williams | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Kenneth Walker III ahead · 0 rank Kyren Williams ahead | RB3#2–#4edge | RB9#6–#14 |
| Week 9 | RB3#2–#5edge | RB8#5–#14 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 21.4edge | 17.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 77 #4 overalledge | 35 #19 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +556 val | +4 ranks · +452 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 99% |
| Bye | 5 | 11 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 9, Kenneth Walker III or Kyren Williams?
- Kenneth Walker III. This week's consensus has Kenneth Walker III at RB3 (range #2–#5) and Kyren Williams at RB8 (range #5–#14). Projections: 21.4 vs 17.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kenneth Walker III or Kyren Williams?
- Kenneth Walker III. Rest-of-season consensus: Kenneth Walker III RB3 (range #2–#4) vs Kyren Williams RB9 (range #6–#14). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kenneth Walker III ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kenneth Walker III for Kyren Williams?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kenneth Walker III is ranked #4 overall and Kyren Williams #19, so Kenneth Walker III carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.